Wyoming capital gains tax, 2026
Wyoming has no income tax, so a capital gain pays only the federal tax: on a $100,000 long-term gain with $80,000 of other income, $15,000 for a single filer in 2026.
Questions
Does Wyoming tax capital gains?
No. Wyoming has no income tax, so gains are taxed only by the federal government.
Do I still owe federal tax?
Yes: 0%, 15% or 20% on long-term gains depending on income, ordinary rates on short-term gains, and possibly the 3.8% investment income tax.
State brackets for 2026 from the Tax Foundation; federal rates from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. See every state. Estimates, not tax advice.
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